Egypt · Middle East & Africa
Cairo
Pyramids of Giza, Grand Egyptian Museum, and Nile felucca sunsets.
Best time
October to April.
Stay
4 nights
From US
11h from NYC, 15h from LA (1 stop)
Lang / Cur
Arabic · Egyptian Pound (EGP)
Cairo is chaotic and ancient — Giza pyramids in the desert on one edge, and Islamic Cairo's minarets on the other. The Grand Egyptian Museum is the new must-do.
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Highlights
- 01Pyramids of Giza + Sphinx (sunrise camel ride)
- 02Grand Egyptian Museum
- 03Khan el-Khalili souk + Al-Muizz Street
- 04Nile felucca sunset ride
- 05Coptic Cairo + Hanging Church
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Where to stay
GizaDowntown CairoZamalekIslamic Cairo
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4-day itinerary
- 01Giza
Pyramids + Sphinx, sound-and-light show at night.
- 02Museum
Grand Egyptian Museum full morning, felucca sunset.
- 03Old Cairo
Coptic Cairo, Islamic Cairo, Khan el-Khalili.
- 04Optional
Day trip to Saqqara + Dahshur pyramids, or overnight to Luxor.
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Local intelligence
- 01Book a private licensed guide for pyramids and museum — huge quality difference.
- 02Traffic is brutal — build in buffer.
- 03Tipping (baksheesh) is expected — small bills matter.
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